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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,650.62, 24,324.17 and 17,326.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,650.62, 24,324.17 and 17,326.36 is: 23,877.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,650.62 : 24,324.17 = 17,326.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,650.62/24,324.17 = 17,326.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,650.62x = 24,324.17 × 17,326.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,650.62x = 421,449,308.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,449,308.63/17,650.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,877.31

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